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February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: Nevada brothel owners seek state's OK to reopen

LAS VEGAS -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, tourist-dependent Nevada had a notorious attraction: It was the only place in America where someone could legally pay for sex. These days, even in the state known for sin, the business is taboo.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Angry youths rattle Spain in support of jailed rap artist

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music and tweets praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in the southern European country.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Texas governor's biggest donors: Energy industry that failed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As frozen Texas reels under one of the worst electricity outages in U.S. history, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed grid operators and iced-over wind turbines but gone easier on another culprit: an oil and gas industry that is the state's dominant business and his biggest political contributor.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: Serbia welcomes AstraZeneca vaccine shipment

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia has received a first shipment of 150,000 AstraZeneca vaccines, adding to the three other vaccines already in use.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: Mexico health official tests positive for virus

MEXICO CITY — The official leading Mexico’s response to the pandemic says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Biden declares 'America is back' in welcome words to allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first address before a global audience Friday to declare that "America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back,” after four years of a Trump administration that flaunted its foreign policy through an “America First” lens.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Power failure: How a winter storm pushed Texas into crisis

HOUSTON (AP) — Two days before the storm began, Houston’s chief elected official warned her constituents to prepare as they would for a major hurricane. Many took heed: Texans who could stocked up on food and water, while nonprofits and government agencies set out to help those who couldn’t.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: Israel to issue badges as proof of vaccination

JERUSALEM -- Israel unveiled a plan on Saturday to allow people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend cultural events, fly abroad and go to health clubs and restaurants.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Biden choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Washington taps pastors to overcome racial divide on vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stately and deliberate, with a distinctive white streak in his black hair, the Rev. Wallace Charles Smith started his Valentine's Day sermon at Shiloh Baptist Church by talking about

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Police knew armed extremists were primed for violence at the iconic building on Jan. 6 and even provided officers with assault rifles to protect lawmakers, the acting chief acknowledged Wednesday. But the wild invasion of the Capitol was far worse than police expected, leaving them unprepared to fight it off.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: UK speeds up vaccinations; all adults by July 31

LONDON — The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, a month earlier than its previous target.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Biden repudiates Trump on Iran, ready for talks on nuke deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, in a sharp repudiation of former President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure campaign” that sought to isolate the Islamic Republic.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Biden orders a review of US supply chains for vital goods

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday intended to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening U.S. supply chains for advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors.

Council makes exception for Sleep Center
February 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Council makes exception for Sleep Center

In a unanimous decision, the Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday approved Ordinance 2969, which states the Sleep Center on the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and state Route 17 would be allowed in the Commercial 2 zone as lodging.

Moses Lake Municipal Airport set for growth
February 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Moses Lake Municipal Airport set for growth

The future looks both busy and bright for the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.

February 25, 2021 1 a.m.

Moses Lake OKs new construction standards

Updated standards for street construction and repairs, as well as for revisions to water and sewer utilities, were adopted Tuesday by the Moses Lake City Council.

Mattawa City Council proposes annexation into Grant County Fire District 8
February 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Mattawa City Council proposes annexation into Grant County Fire District 8

The Mattawa City Council wants annexation with Grant County Fire District 8 because the fire district is increasing the fee the city pays for fire protection services. But fire officials said the agreement won't benefit the district.

February 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Othello establishes rental property inspections

Rental housing in Othello will be subject to periodic inspections under the terms of a new ordinance, which started Monday, and addresses substandard housing.

February 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Date of Scott Hyndman Day changed

The date for Scott Hyndman Day has been changed from March 1 to April 4, which he said is his birthday.